Never knowingly undersolved
Read through at least 10 clues before spotting the first answer. Not sure why as most of the puzzle filled in on “first pass” (when all clues read) – only about 10 to go. … Read more >>
It’s hard to describe this puzzle as anything other than vintage Beelzebub. I managed about two thirds unaided before turning to Chambers to confirm things like YELLOW meaning “sensational”, and TELEGA. Finally a … Read more >>
The particular feature of this puzzle presented a problem to your blogger.
(Please click here for this same blog but with a picture quiz added. Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) I recall this was straightforward solving, … Read more >>
‘Good morning one and all’ is the usual opening from Lorraine, when it is the Trafites’ turn to blog – but this week they are on a well-earned break, and I have the … Read more >>
(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click here.) I recall this was straightforward solving, apart from a couple of clues at the … Read more >>
At last Saturday’s S & B meeting in Derby’s Waterfall, four non-pro setters and one very-pro setter each made a contribution by bringing along a crossword. Unfortunately, John Henderson (this time disguised as … Read more >>
Gervase’s contribution to the Derby S & B event can be found here: Gervase @ Derby. If anyone who wasn’t there last Saturday still would like to solve this puzzle, then click on the … Read more >>
Dalibor’s contribution to the Derby S & B event can be found here: Dalibor @ Derby. If anyone who wasn’t there last Saturday still would like to solve this puzzle, then click on the … Read more >>
Windsurfer’s contribution to the Derby S & B event can be found here: Windsurfer @ Derby. If anyone who wasn’t there last Saturday still would like to solve this puzzle, then click on the … Read more >>
Skipjack’s contribution to the Derby S & B event can be found here: Skipjack @ Derby. If anyone who wasn’t there last Saturday still would like to solve this puzzle, then click on the … Read more >>
A good Saturday challenge from Klingsor, with no unusual words and, as usual, some nifty misdirections to keep us on our toes. Across 1 Fancy dress item worn by one in church? … Read more >>
We found this a very enjoyable prize puzzle, although a fairly tough one, we thought – it took ages for us to get the theme… The rubric read: Eight thematic solutions, forming four … Read more >>
One of my favourite setters this week, not to mention one of the most prolific here at EV. This week, we had a misprint in half the clues, with the incorrect letters spelling … Read more >>
Excellent grid from Rosa! I got started with great gusto finishing nearly the entire left half of the grid in quick time, before grinding to a halt. A rough day ahead meant I couldn’t spend anytime on the puzzle until just a short while before this post.